At first glance, a tree stump might seem like an easy target for a weekend DIY project. After all, it’s just manual removal of a piece of wood sticking out of the ground—how hard could it be?

The most cost-effective and efficient method to remove older, inactive stumps is by using a chemical stump remover, such as Bonide’s Stump-Out. Step 1: Cut the dead tree trunk so it stands about ...